ZIP code 98647 in Skamokawa, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 3 floods, 1 earthquake, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $769K.
The dominant hazard type for Skamokawa is floods, with 3 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $769K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 8, 2015.
Skamokawa has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 25, 2018.
Skamokawa has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 18, 2017.
Skamokawa has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 1957.
The most significant disaster event on record for Skamokawa was Flood on Dec 2, 2007, which caused $420K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 8, 2015), causing $339K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98647 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), earthquake (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Skamokawa, WA, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $769K in property damage.
Yes, Skamokawa (ZIP 98647) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $769K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 8, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98647 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 2, 2007. This event caused $420K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $769K in property damage in the Skamokawa, WA area (ZIP 98647). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →